Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
Docklands
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- Minimum age 16 – if under 18, would recommend a lower level makeup or beauty qualification first as this is no walk in the park, research and written work required to be done throughout qualification.
- Completed year 10
- Pass LLN Test
This course has funding plans available.
Outline
Learn how to apply specialist make-up for photographic, theatre, period, special effects, film, television and fashion. You will be taught all aspects of dramatic make-up including camouflage, liquid latex for special effects, body art, airbrushing and create unusual and stunning effects within the entertainment industry.
On completion you will be able to apply your acquired skills and knowledge as a qualified Specialist Makeup Artist in the in the entertainment, fashion, film, TV, theatre and beauty industries. Students with this qualification may wish to proceed to a degree level qualification, such as Bachelor of Creative Arts or pursue various employment opportunities within the Makeup Industry as a qualified Specialist Makeup Artist.
Important information:
- must supply own models for assessments, differing age, skin type/colour, etc as cannot always work on classmates
- no term breaks, only closed public holidays and when specified here:Â Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty term dates
Content
Core units
- CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
- BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts
- CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up
- BSBDES402 Interpret and respond to a design brief
- BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process
- BSBDES403 Develop and extend design skills and practice
- CUAMUP403 Style hair performances or productions
- CUAMUP404 Style wigs and hairpieces for performances and productions
- SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make up for photography
- SHBBMUP004 Design and apply remedial camouflage make up
- BSBPMG522 Undertake Project work
- CUAMUP402 Maintain make-up and hair continuity
- CUAMUP502 Design and apply specialised make-up
- CUAMUP503 Design and apply special make-up effects
- CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Elective units
Careers
- Freelance make-up artist
- Bridal makeup/hair artist
- Theatre production
- Cosmetic counter consultant
- Make up artist for screens ie. Movies, TV. make-up writer/editor
- Bonus career option: hair and wig stylist
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Student kit
Makeup, hair and special effects products supplied throughout course.
- payable monthly at $100 per month x12.
- kit is student’s to keep once full $1,200 is paid
- if student leaves, can return the kit, or pay the remainder
Related courses
This qualification is designed to provide you with training that will make you ‘stand out’ as a professional beauty or spa therapist.
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